RoboLector®

The RoboLector® is a proprietary combination of a liquid handling robot with a BioLector®. This unique automated fermentation platform integrates the high-throughput fermentation and online monitoring capability of the BioLector® with the precise liquid handling of a robotic system. Automated fermentations with the RoboLector® allow highly elaborate experimental design. The platform autonomously prepares media compositions, e. g. from pre-programmed design of experiment (DoE) templates. Online fermentation monitoring for each individual well facilitates timely addition of inducers, feed solutions and pH value adjustment to maintain favorable fermentation conditions. Automated sampling into various targets, including a cooling station, ensures optimal process monitoring and control. Sampling is processed without disturbing the shaking of the culture broth by the BioLector®, which prevents temporary states of insufficient gas transfer.